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15 Ways To Celebrate Pride At Home And Rock That Rainbow

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When you think of Pride, probably the first thing that comes to mind are bright, rainbow-filled parades full of happy, totally fabulous participants. But with social distancing putting a crimp in your Pride plans, you’re going to have to look for ways to continue the celebrations despite staying home. So during the month of June, these ways to celebrate[...]

12 Life Skills You Can Teach Your Child At Home During The Quarantine

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If the pandemic has taught parents anything, it’s that homeschooling isn’t for the faint of heart. Because if just getting your child to and from school was hard enough, actually having to put in a full day of instruction while struggling to do everything else (like, you know, work) has made it even more challenging. But if you’re ready to just give your[...]

10 Children’s Books Featuring Black Characters That Your Kid Should Read

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There's nothing sweeter than climbing into bed with your child after bath time to read a book together. After all, reading helps boost their literacy as well as their language skills. And it also helps them to discover new worlds and cultures beyond their own. That's why you should look for books that offer diversity so that your child develops a sense of em[...]

11 Ways To Inspire Positivity During The Pandemic

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At first, it seemed pretty awesome. A spontaneous staycation, if you will. A couple of weeks off from school—and with no schoolwork to boot. But then, homeschooling kicked in, and the reality of having your child with you 24/7 started to sink in. Days are starting to blur together, snacks are being served nonstop, and there seems to be no end in sight. F[...]

How To Talk To Your Child About Protests, Riots, And Racism

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If you’ve been glued to the news lately, you’re not alone. Between constant COVID-19 coverage and now the death of George Floyd, (and the ensuing riots and protests), it’s almost unbelievable what is happening in the world right now. But if you think that your child isn’t paying attention to the news while they’re playing with their toys, think again. Th[...]

Rob Angel Plays Pictionary With Us — And Teaches Us Some Life Lessons, Too

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Board games have seen a resurgence of sorts lately, particularly during the pandemic. That might explain why it’s almost impossible to get a copy of Pictionary, the board game that tests your artistic skills—and your sense of humor. Since it debuted in 1985, Pictionary has gone on to become the bestselling board game of all time. And now, Rob Angel, the [...]

10 Children’s Books To Read For Pride Month

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There’s nothing like snuggling with your child in bed at night and breaking out a book to read together. Reading, after all, helps them to expand their language skills and makes their imaginations soar. But instead of turning to the same old books on the bookshelf, why not take some pride as a parent and read a book that could have a very positive impact on [...]

When Should Kids Start Using Deodorant? It Can Be A Stinky Situation

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At some point, you might notice that your sweet child isn’t smelling so, well, sweet anymore. In fact, they might be smelling pretty funky, especially after playing. So if your little stinker is actually, um, stinky, you might be wondering when should kids start using deodorant? You might need to dole out the deodorant sooner rather than later. But wh[...]

Sticky Lickits Stickers Can Encourage Kids To Eat Their Veggies

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When scratch and sniff stickers first came onto the scene, they were all the rage. From popcorn to strawberry-scented stickers, kids everywhere scratched (and sniffed) to their hearts’ content. The one thing they couldn’t do: eat the actual sticker. Until now. The Sticky Lickits stickers can encourage kids to eat their veggies—even yours. As a parent,[...]

This Is Why Your Kid Hates Zoom, According To Experts

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You wake up in the morning and check your schedule — and of course, there’s a Zoom meeting. But then, you look at your child’s school schedule, and (welp), they have one, too. If it feels like your family can’t escape Zoom, well, you’re right. But if Zoom meetings have both you and your kiddo wanting to hide under the covers, you’re not alone. Many peopl[...]

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